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The Delta independent., 1887-06-14
coo trout in the streams around Aspen will
organize an association for this purpose.

John Donovan, an employe of the
American Smelter at Leadville, while
wheeling a pot OF Stag over the dump
slipped, and falling to the ground turned
the contents into one of his boots. Every
particle of flesh was burned from his foot.
He was removed to the hospital. His leg
will lave to be amputated.
The estimated earnings of the Den
yer & Rio Grande Railroad Company for
| the first week in June were: Freight
sa3, ,s74, passenger e85.295, express, mail,
ETC., =, 700; total els7,sd9. The total for
the corresponding week OF the year previ-
Gus was $i2s. .18s, or af increase OF 81, To3.
| For the year to date the total earnings are
&, ,007 ,66S, or an increase of s554, ,a47 over
the earnings of the year previous.
The Colorado Oil Company's well
No. 12, which struck oil a week ago, is
pumping ninety barrels per day of very
fine quality, and the quantity is increasing.
1t is also producing considerable natural
gas. Gas has heen struck in every oil we'll
at Florence. No. well of this company
was drilled largely by gas from No. G.,
which has for eight months generated half
the steam necessary to pump both wells
| night and day.
A dispatch from Aspen says: Work
on the Rio Grande grade between this
place and Glenwood Springs is being
pushed with all possible speed. tontrac-
tor Heckart has brought over the outfit
that has been at work on the Midland
grade at Buena Vista and has put it on this
work. The Midland people are preparing
to complete theirgrading in the city, and
Contractor Billy Day has moved his outfit
here from He'll Gate. He will proceed to
remove the buildings from the grou nd
VIII, re the depot will be located. and will
grade the road through to the eastern city
limits.
The Delta independent., 1887-06-14
Killed by Apachcs.

Tucson. A. T., June Sword was
received here this evening OF the killing of
Mike Grace and the narrow escape of Billy
Williams aud Billy Lee from two Apaches
at Tompora gulch, eighty-ive miles south
Of Crlttenden. The Indians evidently sep
arated in parties, one of which is already
In Mexico. Their signal fires were seen in
the Santa Rita mountains Monday night
Lieutenant johnson has been ordered to
prrsue them, even into Mexico. The In
dians are now probably between his troops
and Captain Lawton's. A troop of picked
men left Fort Apache last night to try to
head off hostiles who were seen in the San.
to Rita's Monday evening. Mike Grace,
who was killed this evening, Is brother OF
ex-Mayor Grace, Of New York.
The Delta independent., 1887-06-14

An interesting feature Of the new
rules Of precedence at the White
House lies in tho fact that next year
the youngest woman in tho cabine,
circle will have first place in the line
Of assistants at the presidential recep.
tions. Miss Baynrd, the eldest daugh.
ter Of Secretary Bnyard. who now
prcsides over his household, takes
precedence over the other cabinet la.
dies at tho right Of Mrs. Cleveland.
Miss Baynrd is about Mrs. Clevcland's 4
age. quite tall, and very attractive
woman.
The Delta independent., 1887-06-14

THE English government is paying
the passage Of pnupcr immigrants to
this country and sending them over
by the ship-load. Instead Of an in
terstate commerce bill which does very
little except to deprive American citi-
,ens of the boon of railroad pass, we
need an international commerce bill
Ia prevent England from dumping her
criminals. lunatics. and paupers upon
the United States.
The Delta independent., 1887-06-14

FREDDIE RANGER, aged ton years, Is
the captain Of the Boomer Base Ball
Club at South Hampshire, Mass. Re-
contly he received challenge from n
neighboring club to play, which he no
cepted. Before the game took place.
however, he prepared two reports for
the local papers. either ono Of which
could be used rs the occasion do.
manded. One cot forth in glowing
eolors victorious result for the nine.
Tho other morely loft space for the
ssors. with this concluding cemmsns
"Tas NAMs wAa leat BY NE Boomss'
yhrvSk sN] ~wq4ssse,'
The Delta independent., 1887-06-14

The Boston Herald publishes a full
list of the bills for tho entertainment
Of shc Kapiolani party by the munici-
pal authorities. which approximate
$4,000 in the aggregate. The cost Of
flowers exceeds $4,000, and the bill
for "clcrical service calls for $145.5
The latter item leaves 1t doubtful
whether tho service WINS rendered by a
clerk or clergyman, since the adjec-
tive clerical" may refer to either. II
minister Of the gospel was hired for
the ooonsion he was doubtless expected
to labor for the Qusen's conversion.
The Delta independent., 1887-06-14

TnE society reporters Of Trumbull
county. Ohio, give accounts Of a
crazy sociable" held the other even
Tag. The butter was brought in hand
cufIcd TO n bulldog, the cheese chloro-
formed to prevent escape. coffee was
served with a straw. the meat came in
imitation Of boot and shoe soles, and
The biscuits were loaded and unloaded
from plate to plate by means OF der
ricks.
The Delta independent., 1887-06-14

ONE Of tho last acts performed by
Ben: Perley Poore before he was
stricken down was on the recent birth
day Of George w. Childs. Mr.. Poorc
went to the Government Printing Of
nee and set his 1000 ems for the
Childs Fund like the rest of the print
The Delta independent., 1887-06-14

THE railroad commissioners of Con-
nccticut have issued orders prohibit
ing the running of all trains except
those that carry mail and are run for
the public necessity. This order puts
= stop to the special newspaper train
from New York TO points in that State.
The Delta independent., 1887-06-14

A POET writes: II know sweet
songs cannot sing" There are a
great many other persons in the same
predicsment, but unfortunately they
insist upon singing them.
The Delta independent., 1887-06-14

An agricultural exchange asks ..how
20 make hogs pay" This is a hard
question to answer. The best way to
avoid the difficulty is not to sell hog
anything unless he pays you fer Il in
advance
The Delta independent., 1887-06-14

'SMILING BELLE, the girl who
jumped out of two-story window to
get SALVATION" is one of the attrac-
tions announced by contingent Of the
Salvation Army in Kansas.
The Delta independent., 1887-06-14

IT has been asoertained by recent'ex-
periments in Paris that snail can
travel mile in just fourteen days. A
Denver messenger boy can go faster
tban that but he don't.
The Delta independent., 1887-06-14
capital

AN art critic describing collection
Of bric-a-brac says: 1.-The visitors eye
will be struck on entering the room
with porcelain umbrella"
The Delta independent., 1887-06-14

Mr.. John 6utmon, Sherman, KY, writes.
] have used 81, Jacobs OIL for ton years.
II always eufsd the toothache In about tan
wiAut~s," Bald by pnsx,eN and psMsyA
The Delta independent., 1887-06-14

THESE arc the times that try mems
soles," remarks Kansas editor who
was recently obliged to visit the State
capital.
The Delta independent., 1887-06-14

The edelweiss, the famous flower of
the Alps, has been found on Mount
Rainier, Washington Territory.
The Delta independent., 1887-06-14
CURRENT COMMENT.
The Sunday School picnic is almost
riDe

The principal difference between a
mans hat and a woman's bonnet is
about twelve dollars.
The Delta independent., 1887-06-14

The Pucnio smelters have nine fur
uaces in blast.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-18
q yhS Uheapstt3 pr All.
The Wesay GAzEFFz only 81 aaz
claim, Of mistaken r'1 rf,sn,it,

Special to the Gazette. ~
MINERAL WELLS, TEX Aug. l7.-Yan
dY West, merchant OF this place, vas
arrested by q deputy United States mar
snail OF Graham, at Weethertord yesteSz
day, charged with murder committed III
the Indian Territory about eighteen
months ago. His wife, when told of it
to-day, was very much shocked, and de-
clared that there is mistake about the
identity, and expects her husband to re-
turn in few days. West appeared IS 8
peaceful and good citizen here where he
has lived about one year.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-18
JUDGE LYNCH.
Founder of the Famous American Rough
ana Ready Tribunal.

una LAthuy 1ElDuuNl
In answer to the inquiry as TO the orr
gin Of the term Lyrca Law, ON. L. W."
in the Courier Journal hss the following:
81 take the liberty of giving you Whist
know to bethe proper and correct state
ment on tie subject. l am the grand
niece Of Charles Lynch of Cambell county,
s!Eassffom which lynch law originated, and
grand daughter Of John Lynch, Lynch
burg, Va. Charles Lynch, the father of
Colonel Charles Lynch, came over from
Ireland in the yeer l7l5. l copy the fol
lowing from the 'RecolIections Of Lynch
burg, by It's Oldest Inhabitsnt.' Charles
Lynch was noted as being the originator
,sa& the celebrated code OF lynch law. Dur
ing the Revolutionary wsr the country On
James river and about the mountain
passes of the Blue Ridge, was harsssed
by lawless band of Tories and desper-
ADDE'S, and their depredations at one time
extended into the region around about
sLynChburg. The case required species
zof operation adapted to cure the evil.
Colonel Lynch was resolute, determined
man of elevated patriotic principles, and
stsunch Wing, as were ell the Lynch
family. He originated and took the lead
of a strong body of determined patriots,
men of moral character and commanding
influence, and secured the country by day
and by night. They took many OF the
desperadoes, gave them a summary trial
at which Colonel Lynch sat as judge,
impaneled Jury, and on conviction,
executed the punishment in promp,
manner. The Williams were permitted to
defend themselves ard to show mitigating
circumstances. If guilty, they receive
thirty nine lashes on the bare back, witt
q promise to leave the country. Many
well-meaning persons ere frightened a
the name of Lynch law, without knowing
its history, code CT appliances. 1t re-
quired proof, positive and clrCumstantial
such as would produce conviction Of gull
in g candid, honest mind. Colonel Lyncl
raised regiment OF Iif men after ne hat
officiated as Judge in relieving the Countr,
of Tories, thieves and murderers. II,
| YVES present at the battle OF GuilfoTt
! courthouse, where he behaved in gres
gallantry. Tie died soon after the war Q
his home on Staunton river, Cambel
county, Virginia, where some of hi
grandchildren still reside. He was tn
| greatgrandfather Of General James Dear
ing, who was killed in the late war Sc
Confederate officer"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-18
AN EYENTFUL STORY.
SUNDAY'SGAzETTE
August III. I%%S.

II is rot too much to say that James
Grants stories are thoroughly enjoyed
by ell classes. They are remarkable for
their action and incident. S-me Of the
more stirring scenes in the history Of the
present and the previous generation OF
this country have been utilized by this
author in constructing his stories, aud L.
is in situations cslling for the highest
powers Of the descriptive writer that
james Grant is seen 10 the nest edvaEt-
age. His heroes are brave and fearless
sud his heroineS charming and lovz5Ie.
Grant possessed an artists eye for 13l5
and striking effects, whether in scenes Of
strife or IN scenes Of peace, and he mas
given in his numerous volumes msuy de
lightful gIimpses of pastoral life, reIey-
ing the darker and more tragic passages
with which MS works abound.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-18
A Sheriff Dies of His Wounds.

DETROIT, Mich, Aug. l7.-Sherif
Charles Lynch OF Alpena died this
morning st the Detroit sanitarium from
shot in the leg, inflicted by the notorious
"Blinkey Morgan" Sheriff Lynch planned
and carried out the scheme to capture
Blinkey Morgan and others alleged to be
the murderers of Detective HulIigan of
Cleveland. His murderer is now in Jail
st RAVENS, Ohio.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-18
Arrested at Vernon.
Correspondence Of the Gazette.

VERNON, TEX, Aug. 16.-Jesse Brown
and James Rogers were arrested and
brought to town to-day by Sheriff Barker.
They are charged with the burning Of
Mr.. Thaxton's millet and oats sometime
since. The examining trial is set for
next Monday 1t IS thought that more
arrests viii follow.
Berry Thompson was arrested today.
charged by an indictment with theft Of
cattle.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-18
NOT EXTRADITEDs
The United States Refuses to Surrender
Editor Cara.

Special to the Gazette
EAGLE PASS, TEX Aug. 17.-Judge
Kelso, United States eXtradition agent,
rendered his decision in the Cara extra,
dition case to-day, refusing the requisi.
ton. He gave them time to-day to make
their case out, aud failing to do this he
refused to turn G.rZa over to them. The
last charge against him wes burglary said
to have been committed N Pedras Negras
last October The only evidence against
him was that of msn now in jail OF the
same charge.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-18
THE GAZETTE
p Sunday, Aug. 81, 81,
FS ENTITLED
LOVES tABDUR WON
AN EYENTFEL STORY.
The author is
James Grant.
Author of "The Romance Of War, ," "Fair
er shan Fairy, etc.

We trust our readers will give the
widest possible publicity % this announce
ment, in order that they and their friends
may enjoy together the perusal in our
columns of this original novel by so pop
uIar an author.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-18
RECENT PRESS OPINIONS.
LAYING WITH FIRE

Spirited, manly, soldierly." II. James g.
zette
"Readable from beginning TO end. No one
need fear that ne or she Will ye dU.l over page
of the joOB = Scotsman.
y story of the SOudln Va, told with =ingu-
lar vividness and snldieriY straight rwardIe5=.
a capital book - The Times.
When talking of hot places IN the SOUfGG CT
any other seat of war. Mr. Grants foot is on its
native heath. He thoroughly understands the
subject he has in hand and treats 10 con amOTe
The romsnCes of when this Eind Of writing
form the background are al,o martial IN l3vor
and full Of inciQent. - aanlty LAlr.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-18
zee COLOR.

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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-18
Charged With Seduction.
Special to the Gazette.

GREENvILLE, Tex Aug. 17.-Lsst
night Deputy Sheriff B. j. Ross brought
in from Pilot Point, Denton county, a
man named Tom Russell, who is charged
with having seduced a girl st Center
Point, two miles south OF this place. He
is now in jail here.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-18

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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-18
DULCIE CAELYOS.

we witness some scenes n recent cam
paigns, the death Of the Prince Imperial among
them and It Is here that Mr.. Cant IS 81 MS
st."-lSpectatOr
The general Lines Of this story are good his.
tory. Mr.. James g ants stories are always
wo tn reading. and the latest Is no exception
20 the rule Daily Telegraph.
"In this Interesting rom nee tua stern Tor
tunes OF war and Its attendant horrors are
ceverly relieved by the light and more pleas
ing pictures afforded as of hore 81, with
youth and beauty In the foreground The plot
Is, peThape, not novel. but there are many
points IN 1t, neverthe :. whi;h are cleveriy
managed, and have infused into the 4 d touch
OF reshness and vivac t. y hich proves most &C
Ceptable. The Capture of &c yW4yo and the
melancholy fate Of the Prince In Jerial are
graphically described. "-[COurt Journal
OUR NEW NOV Ell
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-18
I.OVE'SLABOUR WON

Is q story of last year, AID the seenes are
chiefly laid in OxiordshiE5 Cslo9ttss .3uE-
nah snd London. Theresa strong pfoa
and in the course of the story We are in
troduced to.Fthe sceEes OF $cttge military
operations * the east de Eribed with s
soldiers relis1saaG g. Geyelist's skill. The
readers attentions early engaged in fol
lowing the fortuleaSefs the characters in.
troduced, while the fsSsyest rapidly de
velops as the story pfocseaS to q surpris-
ing climax. The NaT York publication
of which will commence in
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-18


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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-08-18

Mich, the other day.
over q base bsu field. Q
) sgruCK by ball and instantly killer
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1887-12-16
EVERY TIME.

Every time l speak kind word | am
adding brick to my temple of manhood.
Every time l tell the truth | add to
my strength of character.
Every time buy an article | am en-
couraging the manufacturer or producer.
Every time I speak cross and impet-
uously I'm weakening my nerve power
and adding to the misery of some one.
Every time paw a debt l am doing
right and helping to put money in circula-
ton.
Every time pay rent l am taking that
much away from home of my own.
Every time refuse to do favor when
can as well as not / prove that | am
growing mean.
Every time l refrain speaking in de-
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= friend.
Every time spend dollar foolishly
am opening pauper's grave.
Every time give to distant charities to
the neglect of those at home am guilty OF
giving only for vain glory.
Every time borrow a newspaper do
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SAM JONES. LATEST ALLEGoRY.

you have heard the expression The
Naked Truth and perhaps you do not
know how it originated" said Sam Jones
in his Red Rock sermon the other day.
II will tell you. Once upon time
Truth and Error went in bathing togeth-
er. Error came out first put on Truths
clothes and ran away. And Error has
been trying to wear the same ever since.
When Truth came out of the water the
only clothing it could find to put on was
what belonged to Error. Before will
wear suck garments as those, said Truth,
I will go naked all my life
Truth has kept its word, and goes
drought the world naked, without frill
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Pad Globe.
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VOL. ".
NEVER GIVE UP.


Never give up, and never get blue,
Keep brave soul, and weather IT through
Never say fail,
"Thrice clad in MALL
Is the hero who's honest and true.
When times are hard, and small is the gain,
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And thy lot with the poorest should be;
Never give up,
Mixed in the cup
OF tears are some sweets of adversely.
should the naughty pass by with sneer,
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Never reply,
Let him pass by,
A turn of the wheel may leave him in the rear
Strike out and swim through the troubled sea
There's rock within reach fora man like thee
Never look down
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Whose head is raised land whose hands are free
The good time coming will surely come,
The train is approaching, we hear il hum:
Meyer look back
Stand Oft the track,
The heart of hope beats like distant drum.
Geo. ". Bnngay.
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and the dearest sister that any boy was
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Why ia the Davis called the Boss AachineY
For the sim pie reason that it does the work 30
much better than other machiues-es Inc
work mans hin of n shoss (" master nl<clan-
&c Is superior to that OF an apprentice Just ns
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machine does all kinds OF work In manner
entirely unartainablc by any other inaehine--
hence The common expression 20 often neafa--
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